Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care Center - Per Diem

Overview

Centra State Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes Centra State Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, Centra State has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work‑Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

Centra State has an employment opportunity available for a Per Diem Registered Nurse. This role assists in the day-to-day operations of the Wound Care Center, provides clinical support to physicians when needed, and coordinates patient care throughout the center. The nurse also performs data gathering and contributes to performance improvement initiatives as required to meet center standards, while providing leadership in the development of the center and supporting institutional goals.

• Reviews visits for appropriate patients who would benefit from referral to related services including the Hyperbaric program/wellness programs.
• Collects data on patient visit episodes and follow ups to maintain relevant department statistics.
• Answers and provides community with appropriate clinical information via phone, person and other.
• Establishes and maintains insurance matrix for participating physician's offices.
• Demonstrates professional networking with hospital staff, doctor's and other healthcare professionals.
• Assists in developing protocols, policies and promotes center services.
• Coordinates services with other health care personnel.
• Provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease processes and planned treatment/intervention. Provides instruction in the areas of health promotion, activity and medication as appropriate.
• Coordinates the workflow and patient assignments in the department.
• Demonstrates autonomy and ability to work independently.
• Assists in the coordination of the department's education/in-service schedule, and symposium schedule.
• Evaluates the patient's progress, goal attainment and need for further services following discharge.
• Monitors the department's inventory of supplies and orders supplies when needed.
• Tracks patients throughout system to insure high quality and expedite care paths.
• Maintains productivity within guidelines set by department.
• Cleans rooms between patient use.
• Follows standard precautions, isolation precautions, hand hygiene, and proper use of appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE).
• Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as an RN and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year acute care RN experience required.
• Previous Wound Care experience preferred.
• Current NJ RN license required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Must demonstrate significant progress towards Wound Certification by approved credentialing agency with the goal of obtaining Certification in Wound Care within one year of hire.
• Specialty professional nursing certification preferred.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Centra State Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not‑for‑profit, community‑based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, Centra State is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, Centra State includes a 284‑bed acute‑care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award‑winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These…